Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and maces. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Ortegar is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ortegar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ortegar. After months of barely getting by, Ortegar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by beers. Her hair is short and black. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (30 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has white hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Warryn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Priest. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Unemployed first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Drenna was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Drenna's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).